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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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